Mercedes CLK 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 66 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9600 | |
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